You’ve earned it. I had to work up my nerve to the first time I walked into a Prada store. I was familiar with luxury shopping at Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus. I knew well the investment value of a pair of Gucci loafers or an Hermès belt. But I was ready for my…
Want More Luxe for the Buck? Sedans Should Get Your Attention: 2022 Audi A3 and Audi S3 First Drive
I know you’re leaning toward the A3 sedan, but please, consider the S3. You won’t regret it. You know those people who predicted the end of sedans? Well, they were wrong. And thankfully so. Sedans are a great option for people who love to drive or who want more luxury for the money. And for…
Cadillac’s True Luxury? How Thrilling the Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing is to Drive
Get it while you can. This octane-fueled dream will soon be history. When Cadillac began the journey twenty years ago that led to the V series and the Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing, a lot of people scratched their heads. Could the brand really make the transition to world-class racing engines with performance features to match? There was…
Ford Mustang Shelby GT500: The Fastest, Most Powerful Mustang Ever
Are you ready for this? Mustangs are the icon of power and freedom, after all. You, maybe a friend, room for the dog in the backseat (or a small person or two) and away you go. To explore the highways, get lost, find adventure, enjoy the thrill of the road. And then, every day when…
About a Car: The 2023 Nissan Z Sports Car Continues the Heritage With a Modern, Minimalist New Look
Designed to empower a new league of drivers (and some long time fans) You know the car: it drives by and all the guys turn to look; its sound reverberates in the air; it leaves a trail of emotion in its wake. But, you’re stirred, too. While the guys might see the promise of a powerful…
Acura’s Getting Serious About Performance: A Sneak Peek at the 2021 Acura TLX
NSX, ELS, diamonds and jewels: So much of what we love is promised in this newly redesigned sedan. There are two things we love: A really great-to-drive car and a really great-to-rock-out sound system. We can’t wait to meet the 2021 Acura TLX. The original Acura TLX has an esteemed history: It was the car…
Lexus Is Putting ‘Performance’ in its Name: Lexus IS 500 Performance
This super cute compact sports car just got sportier – and more fun. I get it. You’re drooling over the LC 500 but you need convenience in your life, too. As happy as your long-legged daughter is to ride along with you, the back seat just isn’t an option (yes, it has one!). But the…
7 Sexy Sports Cars to Fulfill Your Need for Speed
Sexy sports cars are not just for the boys. More and more women are getting behind the wheel fulfilling their need for speed. After all, we are just as worthy of the thrills and exhilaration of driving cars that turn heads. While we’d never recommend speeding behind the legal limits, we do suggest finding those…
2019 Lexus LC 500h: The Luxury Car that Made Me Feel Like a Movie Star
This truck girl just fell madly in love with a sports car. I don’t think there is anything I have ever enjoyed driving as much as I enjoyed the 2019 Lexus LC 500h. I looked for excuses to run to town, just so I could drive it. And any time I pulled up somewhere, people…
Test Driving Practical Cars But Distracted By Dream Cars? Me Too
Trying them all on for size at Heels and Wheels 2017. Last month I had the opportunity to join a group of women automotive media for a ladies only event, Heels and Wheels. This event is great because we got the opportunity to experience 14 new cars and SUVs without a bunch of male journalists dominating the…